Amaryllis bloomed, welcoming the winter, Feeling the turning of the axis, expecting Longer days here, but shorter elsewhere. Time to clean the house for the guest, Sweeping, mopping, dusting, and wiping Windows not to erase the particles of the past But to see the path--longer days here Within the equation without robbing others.
Author: yennayi
I was born and raised in the South Korea and now I live in Massachusetts for the past 15 years after having lived in many different parts of the world. I work as a psychotherapist in my private practice. I just finished writing my memoir, "Ring of Fire" and waiting to be published.
Thankful
Days are growing dark The tilted earth feels the slant. Long dark days here tell me Longer, brighter days elsewhere. The mercury hangs low, I start the wood stove, Being thankful for every log The woodman delivered. My potted hibiscus is gracefully grateful After having spent the summer in the sun Starts to bloom again … Continue reading Thankful
Gadgets
I’m learning to love them. They are becoming extensions For my diminishing bodily and psychological functionalities— Little beeps of reminders not to forget to check the stove, Oven, appointments…, the invisible crutches I depend on. I won’t grow out of them, unlike a wobbly toddler Who grows solid and tall, passing the dangerous height Of … Continue reading Gadgets
Ring of Fire 